Open University

Supporting you to succeed 

You’re never alone when you’re studying with the OU. You’ll join a supportive global community of students, expert tutors, and advisers, all ready to help you get the most out of your journey.

Whatever your needs are, we’re here for you.

Academic support: You’ll have dedicated tutors to help you get the most out of your studies. They’ll provide 1-on-1 feedback on your assignments, lead online tutorials and be there to answer any questions. 

Student support: From wellbeing support to questions about your course, our student support teams are only ever a message or phone call away. Whatever you’re dealing with, they’ll be there to talk through your options.

Disability support: We’re committed to making study accessible for everybody and welcome more students with disabilities than any other UK university. If you have any additional needs, we can help make sure you get the right level of support.

Careers support: You’ll unlock award-winning careers guidance from the moment you start studying. Our experts can help with everything from navigating the jobs market to preparing for interviews and writing a strong CV.

Financial support: A qualification from The Open University might be more affordable than you think. With us, you’ll fund your studies on a module-by-module basis, so you won’t have to pay for your whole qualification upfront.

You can find out more about your options for funding your qualification on our website.